{
  "id": 11422560,
  "title": "Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri says he wasn’t given a reason for his removal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/thai-airways-ceo-chai-eamsiri-says-he-wasnt-given-a-reason-for-his",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T10:55:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/10/02/thai-airways-ceo-chai-eamsiri-says-he-wasnt-given-a-reason-for-his-removal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri disclosed on Thursday that he was removed from his position by the airline's board, as reported by Khaosod English. Chai expressed that he had been informed of the decision beforehand and was invited to the board meeting to receive the news. However, he was not provided any reasoning behind his removal or further details about the timeline of events. Speaking to Khaosod at 14:00 on 2 October, Chai stated that he had no regrets about leaving the CEO position, as he had anticipated it for some time. Chai, who had devoted 41 years of his career to Thai Airways, acknowledged that employees were aware of his accomplishments. Following the removal, Chai announced a temporary break from his duties to spend time with his family, as he had faced significant backlash on social media. The criticism, particularly its impact on his children, prompted this decision.",
  "summary": "Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri has confirmed that the airline’s board removed him from his position on Thursday, saying he had received signals beforehand that the move was coming. The board of Thai Airways International Plc resolved to remove Chai as chief executive and appoint a fact-finding committee to investigate delayed passenger baggage and flight […] The post Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Business",
        "title": "Thai Airways chief says he was fired by board after Bangkok flood chaos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/thai-airways-chief-says-he-was-fired-by-board-after-bangkok-flood",
        "published": "2026-10-02T10:12:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}